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Williamtown, NSW 2318
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,120,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$880,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
3.7%
1yr Growth (houses)
+7.3%
market range -5.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Williamtown
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Williamtown market and investor summary
In Williamtown, NSW 2318, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.7%. House prices have moved +7.3% over the past year and +8.4% over three years. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Houses also take time to sell, around 66 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Williamtown: people, income and schools
Williamtown is home to around 762 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 16% over five years. At a median age of 56, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 79% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $46,000 a year (about $890 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index).
It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 8 for walkability and 5 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 762
- +16% over 5yr
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $46,000/yr
- Households renting
- 13%
- Family households
- 57%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.0%
- Walk score
- 8/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Williamtown
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What should I check before investing in Williamtown?
Williamtown has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 8.5%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +7.3% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What rental yield does Williamtown show?
The gross rental yield in Williamtown is 3.7% for houses and 8.5% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Williamtown?
House prices in Williamtown are up 7.3% over the past year and up 8.4% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Williamtown?
The current vacancy rate in Williamtown is 2.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Williamtown?
Williamtown has a population of approximately 762 residents, with a median age of 56.
Is Williamtown's population growing?
The population of Williamtown has grown about 16% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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